Can anyone tell where the path to happiness lies? You’re the one who creates your own path, but it’s a continuous and challenging process.
If you’re interested in how to start or keep going, join us for a workshop on personal development that will take place on Thursday, 17 April 2025, at 5:30 PM – Hall B4 Faust Vrančić.
We are often dissatisfied with certain aspects of our lives and daily functioning, and making changes can be difficult because we get discouraged right at the start when we realize that the key lies in working on ourselves—a process that can bring a lot of growth but, let’s be honest, is also quite demanding and challenging. It’s one thing to say you want change, but starting and persisting in that work is something entirely different.
You might already know that joke: “How many psychologists does it take to change a light bulb? – Just one, but the light bulb has to want to change.”
If you want change – whether it’s starting to work on yourself or finding a new path after a period of stagnation—let this workshop be your first stop. We’ll explain what the mysterious concept of “working on yourself” actually means, how to begin and continue your personal development journey, how to set goals effectively, and how to identify your expectations from personal growth. We’ll also present various techniques for personal development, including psychotherapy.
You’ll learn why self-reflection is important and how not to avoid it, as well as how to keep working on yourself continuously in everyday situations and social interactions. To ensure it’s not just all talk, we’ll also give you some recommendations for books, podcasts, and movies/series that might help you on your personal development mission.
The deadline to register for the workshop is 16 April 2025 by 11 AM and the number of spots is limited, so hurry up and register at the following link:
https://forms.office.com/e/4XdtumVNA0
About the educators
Daniel is a psychologist at the Youth Health Center of the Zagreb – East Health Center and a trainee at an integrative psychotherapy school. He has participated in several round tables, scientific conferences, and lectures, and in his work, he is always committed to continuous professional development. Besides being a good listener, he is passionate about promoting mental health, advocating for the rights of LGBTI+ people, and striving for social change.
Ana is a psychologist and a trainee in body-oriented psychotherapy, as well as the program leader for children and youth at the Maštara Association. Besides her job, she has gained skills for working with children and youth through years of volunteering on various projects focusing on youth mental health. She has a strong interest in mental health, entrepreneurship, and contributing to societal improvement, continuously developing her skills in both personal and social development.
On Friday, 17 April 2025, a workshop titled “At the Table on Personal Development: Where to Start and How to Continue” was held, organised by the informal youth group Community Table. The workshop was led by Ana Dujlović and Daniel Milošević, both psychologists and trainees in psychotherapy schools. The topic of the workshop focused on initiating and maintaining change in our lives—particularly in terms of personal growth and development, with an emphasis on mental health, as well as overall well-being.
During the workshop, two participants engaged in discussion with psychologists about what personal development means to them and what topics specifically interest them the most. Since the number of participants was significantly reduced, the workshop was tailored to the specific needs that emerged in the situation. One of the topics that was discussed was procrastination and how it affects change and our efforts to start and finish our work – both in personal and professional roles. Both participants engaged and listened to what psychologist had to say about how change generally occurs in our lives and how we can help ourselves and others to achieve the goals we set in the future while not feeling guilty in the present moment.
The atmosphere was quite intimate since there were altogether 4 participants including the two psychologists who were leading the workshop. Nonetheless, both participants shared their experience and showed interest in gathering new knowledge regarding personal development.
